Madrid Food Guide

Art-filled Day in Barrio de las Letras

Barrio de las Letras, or The Literary Quarter, has long been known as an area that historic artists and writers used to frequent. Today, that creative spirit lives on through museums like Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, as well as through the chic tapas bars, boutiques and cafes that line the surrounding cobbled streets. Start your day at one with a cup of specialty coffee before getting lost in Madrid’s famed Golden Triangle of Art, and ending the day with edible art, also known as Spanish gastronomy.

Preview

A taste of the day

Stop 1

9:00am Homestyle or Seasonal Spanish-style Breakfast?

Start your day at Matilda, a charming cafe-restaurant known for their homestyle breakfast and brunch dishes. In Spain th…

Stop 2

10:00am Museo Nacional del Prado

Beat the crowds by heading to Spain’s national art museum early. Located in central Madrid, Museo Nacional del Prado’s c…

Stop 3

1:00pm Leisurely Neighborhood Lunch

Unwind with a leisurely lunch at Alimentación Quiroga, a quaint neighborhood tapas bar. This is an ideal spot for sippin…

FULL GUIDE

Unlock the full Madrid Food Guide

Get every stop, option, and insider note in this eat-inerary — plus the complete guide to restaurants, dishes, and the interactive map.

You'll create an account at checkout, or sign in.